2022 how to ride in the wind If you always seem to be riding into a headwind, it doesn’t need to be that way! Find out how to make cycling in the wind more enjoyable, quicker and safer
Riding in strong winds can be a miserable and even dangerous experience without careful route planning. Even without officially named storms the UK is a windy place, and if you find yourself on a cycling holiday on one of the Canary Islands or somewhere else extremely windy, that’s a whole other level. To make windy rides more manageable (and even fun, dare we say) we’ve got a septet of wise tips to help you plan your route so you’re not battling quite so many headwinds, and help you to increase your average speed, cycling enjoyment and safety. You can watch the video above or read on if you prefer words… 2022 how to ride in the wind How to plan a route
Before getting into our seven top tips, these are some golden rules for planning a route on a windy day to still make it a great day on the bike. Check the forecast
First, you need to know where the wind is coming from, so check your preferred weather sites, such as the BBC or Met Office. It is important to know which direction the wind is going as you want to plan your route such that you’re riding home with the wind (a tailwind). If you take […]
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